Anxiety is a normal part of life—it can even be
useful at times. But for some people, anxiety is a
persistent problem that interferes with daily activities
such as work, school or sleep. This type of anxiety can
disrupt relationships, enjoyment of life and, over time,
it can lead to health concerns (i.e., ulcers, headaches,
hypertension, etc.) and other problems.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by
at least six months of persistent, excessive and
unrealistic worry.
Common symptoms may include:
Nervousness
Worrying
Feeling apprehensive
Feeling powerless
Having
a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
Having
an increased heart rate
Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
Sweating
Trembling
Feeling weak or fatigued
Sleep
disturbances
Difficulty concentrating
Muscle
tension
Generalized
Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition. Your
worries may not go away on their own. If you think you
may have GAD, you should seek the help of your doctor or
a mental health provider, before it gets worse.
Treatment with medication, counseling or lifestyle
changes can generally help.
Anxiety Self-Test
Answer the questions below to determine if you may be a
candidate for an Anxiety research study at PRI.
